Outdoors

Handy Bikes DC has only been around for about two years, however in that time, they have become DC's highest rated bicycle repair shop. Now, they are taking their business to the streets. Among the many food trucks in DC, residents may soon see a "mobile repair unit," able to service cyclists who need emergency repairs.

What if you could have a tent that will keep you warm at night, instead of bundled in your sleeping bag, shivering? How about one that stays cool on a hot summer day by your favorite body of water? If you have the Thermo Tent, you'll have one that maintains a pleasant temperature, no matter the conditions.

Umbrellas are an under-appreciated accessory, but if you follow my blog - you know I'm a big believer in their ability to brighten your day and your outfit on the dreariest of days. A new one to come across my radar is classic, chic and sure to be a conversation starter.

Artist Steve Oatway creates works of art from junk he finds laying around. Not only does he make a living this way being able to express himself creatively, he uses recycled junk which is also environmentally friendly.

Educational Insights’ award-winning line of GeoSafari Jr. toys are
introductory science tools that allow children as young as three years
old to see, hear, and make big discoveries. New products like the
Science Utility Vehicle and the Jungle Crew Lab Set are tough enough to
withstand the hard work done by your little explorer. They’re also
perfect for making learning fun and engaging.

With the very-limited edition Baja 700, Shelby American picks up where Ford's impressive SVT Raptor leaves off. Indeed, this is one pickup with plenty of pick-up to go around courtesy of 700 supercharged horses harnessed beneath the boss Baja's silver-striped hood!

It is getting easier, cheaper (sort of) and more interesting to buy solar powered lights lately. They are in every gardening catalog, on every gardening website, and slowly popping up around homes. As Amazon.com rapidly turns green you can even find them here. Here is a quick list of solar lights that will help bring your electric bill down and light up your home in very colorful and interesting ways. read more »

Have you ever thought about a tracking device for your kids? When it comes to
crowded events, theme parks, or simply giving our children the independence to
venture out in the world alone, wearable technology with GPS tracking capabilities may prove to be a compelling tool to help protect our children. It gives children the freedom to roam and parents the security of knowing where they are roaming. If you are considering a wearable device for your family, here are 10 of the best child tracking devices on the market

Tired of losing cell signals or incurring roaming charges? All of that's about to become a thing of the past with the upcoming goTenna, a pocket-size device for picking up and bouncing signals via VHF radio waves from IOS and Android devices.

Losing an umbrella is a fact of life that all of us have experenced at one time or another in our busy lives. Read on for more about how you can make sure you never leave another umbrella behind again!

There are so many new gadgets out this year that Dads and Grandpas
would love. They cover the gamut from low tech to high tech, while all
being user-intuitive. In looking for the best gift ideas out there for
older dads and grandpas, I searched for gadgets that are not the usual
boring ideas. My picks are for some of the most effective and best rated gadgets
on the market. Perfect for Father's Day and just in time to use this
summer!

I love when simple solutions evolve from complex problems. I also love
when big products and product lines come from small businesses. Bitybean
is a small company from a little town in northern Vermont which took a
big idea and made it into the convenient Bitybean UltraCompact Baby
Carrier.